Daily News – 9th of October 2023

Thousands of Android devices have a dangerous malware preinstalled

Cybersecurity researchers at Human Security reported that at least 74,000 Android phones, tablets, and Connected TV boxes worldwide were shipped with the Triada malware. Triada was designed with the specific intent to implement financial frauds, typically hijacking the financial SMS transactions. The only way to remove the threat is to reinstall the OS.
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Hacker claims to have stolen genetic data from millions of 23andMe users and is trying to sell the information online

Biotech company 23andMe, known for its DNA testing kits, confirmed to BleepingComputer that its user data is circulating on hacker forums. Last week, data was being offered for sale in bulk, in increments of 100, 1,000, 10,000 or 100,000 profiles.
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Microsoft plans to launch its own AI chip next month

Microsoft’s annual developer conference, Ignite 2023, will take place in November. Sources reveal that the company might unveil its first dedicated artificial intelligence chip during the event.
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Microsoft unveiled a new Web App Store for Windows users

The new web store was designed to replace the previous method of finding Windows apps on the web, where links directed users to the Microsoft Store client on Windows 10 or Windows 11. It also looks much more similar to the Windows 11 version of the Microsoft Store.
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New products

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

Galaxy Tab A9 has an 8.7-inch display, Helio G99 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.
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Honor Play 50 Plus

The phone will have 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and a 6,000mAh battery.
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